Our guide to what's on in the Rochdale borough this weekend
Date published: 08 November 2024
Rochdale Remembrance Sunday 2023
Lots to do in and around the borough this weekend: Riverside Artisan Market, MiddleTones 10 Year Anniversary Concert, Remembrance Sunday parades and services, live music at various venues, friendship group, Rochdale AFC v Sutton United and much more...
- Events happening all weekend
Visit Fireground Museum – Fireground , Maclure Road, Friday and Saturday, 10am - 4pm.
Fire Museum attractions are on show including historic and recent day artifacts.
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75286/events-in-rochdale/visit-fireground-museum
Gallery Exhibitions - Littleborough Coach House, Friday to Saturday 10am - 3pm.
Rochdale Artists - mixed media. Exhibitions are generally mounted in the Heritage Room and Victoria Room.
- Friday 8 November
Friendship Group - Rochdale Library, 12pm - 2pm
Are you new to Rochdale? Aged 18+ and want to make new friends or learn new skills? Then join us every Friday at Rochdale Central Library.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76598/events-in-rochdale/friendship-group
New Yoga Class - Hare Hill House, 1.30pm - 3pm
A classical weekly yoga class suitable for all levels of experience and ability, incorporating Asana (posture work), Pranayama (breath work),...
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76025/events-in-rochdale/new-yoga-class
Castleton Literary and Scientific Society - St. Martin's Church, 7pm
Rhymes for our Times. A talk by Ian Aitchison, entertainer, and Rochdale Observer contributor, who will recount his view of some funny goings-on in Rochdale in verse.
Treehouse Live Acoustic Sessions - Treehouse Bar Rochdale, 7pm
Tonight artist - Waiting Forever. Everyone is welcome to enjoy live music and have a dance in our Rum and Cocktail Lounge, now with live music every Friday and Saturday evenings.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76211/events-in-rochdale/treehouse-live-acoustic-sessions
Live Music Night - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm
Tonights live artist is - Mike Greatbanks. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76296/events-in-rochdale/vicolo-del-vino-live-music-night
The Nutcracker – Middleton Arena, 7:30pm
Experience the enchantment of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, The Nutcracker. Brought to life with lavish costumes and glittering sets by Ballet Theatre UK.
Fleetwood Mad – The Empire, 8.30pm
Get ready to rock out to Fleetwood Mac hits performed live at The Empire.
For a full list of Fridays events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=08-11-2024&searchtype=date
- Saturday 9 November
Riverside Artisan Market - Riverside Retail & Leisure Complex, 10am - 4pm
Running on the second Saturday of every month, the successful Riverside Artisan Market returns again to Rochdale Riverside this weekend.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/74511/events-in-rochdale/riverside-artisan-market
Heywood Model Railway Group Open Day - Unit 4 Park Works, 10am - 4pm.
Do you have locos and stock but not enough space to run them? Why not come along to one of our open days where you can stretch the legs of your locos by running them on one of our layouts?
Code Club - Rochdale Library, 10.15am to 11.15am
Come along and learn to code at Rochdale main library, the sessions will be fun and informal and are suitable for children aged 9 to 13 years of age.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76628/events-in-rochdale/code-club
Rochdale Supporters Trust AGM - The Dale Bar, 11am
Details of the business to be conducted will be forwarded to all current members prior to the date of the meeting.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76691/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-supporters-trust
Rochdale Ramblers Saturday Walk - Fanny Brook and the King, 1pm
This is a leisurely afternoon stroll in the scenic Syke area.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76426/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-saturday-walks
Rochdale AFC v Sutton United - Crown Oil Arena, 3pm kick off
Three stands are allocated to home supporters – The David Kilpatrick Main Stand (seated), Smith Metals Family Stand (seated) and Sandy Lane (standing). Away supporters are usually allocated the Willbutts Lane Stand (seated).
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75911/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-afc-v-sutton-united
MiddleTones 10 Year Anniversary Concert - Middleton Arena, 7:30pm Doors open: 7.00pm
Come and celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The MiddleTones live at Middleton Arena.
Jackson Kay - The Flying Horse Hotel, 10pm
Tonight's live band is Jackson Kay.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/75685/events-in-rochdale/live-music-jackson-kay
For a full list of Saturday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=09-11-2024&searchtype=date
- Sunday 10 November
Rochdale Ramblers Sunday Walk - Pots & Pans, 10am
This is an 8.3 mile walk from Uppermill. There is a steep climb up to and down from Pots & Pans but it should be manageable for most.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76427/events-in-rochdale/rochdale-ramblers-sunday-walks
Live Music Night - Vicolo Del Vino, 7pm
Tonights live artist is - Between The Vines. Vicolo del Vino was once an abandoned cellar.
https://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76298/events-in-rochdale/vicolo-del-vino-live-music-night
Remembrance Sunday Parades and Services
Heywood – Meet on Tower Street, 10.15am to march to Heywood Memorial Gardens for 10.55am service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76816/
Middleton – Meet facing the Harbord Harbord pub, 10.15am to march to Middleton Memorial Gardens for 10.55am service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76817/
Littleborough – Meet at Hare Hill Park, 10.15am to march to Littleborough Cenotaph for 10.55am service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76818/
Milnrow - Meet on Harmony Street, 10.25am to march to Milnrow Memorial Park for 10.55am service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76819/
Rochdale Town Centre – Meet outside The Flying Horse Hotel, 10.30am to march to Rochdale Cenotaph for 10.55am service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76815/
Wardle – Meet at Village Square, 2.15pm to march to Wardle War Memorial for 3pm service
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/76820/
For a full list of Sunday’s events see the Rochdale Online Events Diary:
www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/events/search?searchvalue=10-11-2024&searchtype=date
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